13 Facts About Tom Lackey

Thomas W Lackey was born on March 12,1959 and is an American teacher, law enforcement officer and politician currently serving in the California State Assembly.

Tom Lackey is a Republican representing the 34th district, encompassing parts of Antelope Valley, Victor Valley, the San Bernardino Mountains, and the High Desert including Barstow and Twentynine Palms to the Nevada state line.

Tom Lackey grew up in the small town of Boron, California, where his father was a dentist.

In high school, Lackey became an Eagle Scout and was active in student government.

Tom Lackey later received a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Utah State University after spending two years on an overseas missionary trip.

Tom Lackey began his career in local elected office as a Trustee for the Palmdale Elementary School Board.

Tom Lackey later was elected to the Palmdale City Council in 2005.

In 2012, Tom Lackey ran for the California State Assembly, but was defeated in the primary by Lancaster City Councilman Ron Smith, who lost the general election in an upset.

In 2014, Tom Lackey was elected to the California State Assembly representing the 36th Assembly District.

In 2014, Tom Lackey announced he planned to run for 36th California State Assembly District against the incumbent Steve Fox who was considered one of the most vulnerable democrats in the legislature.

Tom Lackey was sworn into office on December 5,2014.

Tom Lackey began his term by declining a pay increase that was approved for Legislators' salaries.

Tom Lackey was one of six Assembly members to decline the raise.